NX-200 S 300 S Instruction Manual B62-2252-00 English

8/10/2019 NX-200 S 300 S Instruction Manual B62-2252-00 English

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B62-2252-00 (E, E2, E3)09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

NX-200/ NX-300

NX-200S/ NX-300S

VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL VHF/TRANSCEPTOR DIGITAL UHF

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VHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

NX-200/ NX-300

NX-200S/ NX-300SINSTRUCTION MANUAL

ENG

LISH

NOTIFICATIONThis equipment complies with the essential requirements of

Directive 1999/5/EC.The use of the warning symbol means the equipment issubject to restrictions of use in certain countries.This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use inthe countries as below.

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Firmware Copyrights reserved for Kenwood Corporation.


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Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries(applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot bedisposed as household waste.Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at afacility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.

Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearestto you.Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilstpreventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.

Notice: The sign "Pb" below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery

contains lead.


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THANK YOU

We are grateful you have chosen Kenwoodfor your landmobile radio applications.

This instruction manual covers only the basic operations of your

NEXEDGE portable radio. Ask your dealer for information on anycustomized features they may have added to your radio.

NXDN

NXDN is a protocol name for a new digital communicationssystem using 4-level FSK technology which has beenco-developed by Kenwoodand Icom.

NOTICES TO THE USER Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed radio

transmitters within the territories under government control.

Safety: It is important that the operator is aware of and

understands hazards common to the operation of anytransceiver.

The AMBE+2TMvoice coding Technology embodied in this productis protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights,copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. Thisvoice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this

Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology isexplicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile,reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any otherway convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S.Patent Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390,#5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511,#5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.


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PRECAUTIONS Do not charge the transceiver and battery pack when they are wet.

Ensure that there are no metallic items located between thetransceiver and the battery pack.

Kenwood. If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not

touch the damaged parts.

If a headset or headphone is connected to the transceiver, reducethe transceiver volume. Pay attention to the volume level whenturning the squelch off.

Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near

machinery that may catch the cable. Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.

Ensure that the end of the antenna does not touch your eyes.

When the transceiver is used for transmission for many hours, theradiator and chassis will become hot. Do not touch these locationswhen replacing the battery pack.

Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional

accessories. The charger is the device that disconnects the unit from the AC

mains line. The AC plug should be readily accessible.


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Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations:

Near explosives or blasting sites.

In aircrafts. (Any use of the transceiver must follow theinstructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.)

Where restrictions or warnings are posted regarding the use ofradio devices, including but not limited to medical facilities.

Near persons wearing pacemakers.

Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations,unless the model is specifically qualified for such use(Intrinsically Safe such as approved by Factory Mutual, CSA):

metallic powders, grain powders, etc.).

While taking on fuel or while parked at gasoline service stations.

Do not remove the black sheet from the reverse side of the

transceiver (refer to the illustration below). Removal of this may cause malfunctions if water seeps into the transceiver.

The orange seal on the reverse side of the transceiver is transceiver. Do not place stickers or other materials on or of the transceiver and may cause it to break down. Additionally,in order to prevent damage to the seal, do not allow it to comein contact with foreign materials.


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Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.

Do not place the transceiver on or near airbag equipment while may be ejected and strike the driver or passengers.

Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or ifany metallic parts are exposed from the antenna covering.Transmitting at such a time may result in a high-frequency burn.

If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from thetransceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately,remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact yourKenwooddealer.

Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against in your area.

Do not expose the transceiver to extremely hot or coldconditions.

Do not carry the battery pack (or battery case) with metalobjects, as they may short the battery terminals.

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced;replace only with the same type.


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NOTIFICATION OF WATER-RESISTANT MODEL

Water Resistance and Maintenance (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)

This transceiver conforms to the following standards:

IP67:

dust-resistant level and the second numeral indicates the water-resistant level.

PRECAUTIONS

The applicable standards listed above do not assure that thetransceiver can be used in water. The transceiver may bedamaged in a situation in which the maximum depth is over

1 meter or the maximum submersion time exceeds 30 minutes. Observe the following precautions to maintain the transceivers

water-resistant performance:

a) Do not drop or apply strong physical shocks to the transceiver.

b) When you disassemble the transceiver or open the coverof the option board, IP67 will no longer be maintained. Afterdisassembling the transceiver or opening the cover of theoption board, if you want to continue maintaining IP67, contact

your dealer or Authorized Service Center.c) Do not soak the transceiver in water that contains a solvent or

surfactant, such as detergent or alcohol.

If it is soaked in muddy water or salt water (including sea water), then wipe dry with a soft cloth.

If water is splashed onto the microphone, the battery, or theantenna terminal, clean and dry them with a soft cloth beforereconnecting to the transceiver.

When water gets into the microphone opening or the speakergrill, the voice level may become low or distorted. Lightly shake microphone before operating the transceiver.

Kenwood,may reduce or void the water resistant and dust resistantperformance.

When using an option with the transceiver, ensure that itcorresponds with the IP67 standard.


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INFORMATION CONCERNING THE LI-ION BATTERY PACK extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to thebattery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters.

Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery!

The battery pack has a safety function and protection circuit toavoid danger. If they suffer serious damage, the battery may

Do not short-circuit the battery!

Do not join the + and terminals using any form of metal (suchas a paper clip or wire). Do not carry or store the battery packin containers holding metal objects (such as wires, chain-necklace or hairpins). If the battery pack is short-circuited, objects to heat up.

Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery!

If the insulator is melted, the gas release vent or safety functionis damaged, or the electrolyte is ignited, the battery may

Do not use or leave the battery near fires, stoves, or otherheat generators (areas reaching over 80C/ 176F)!

If the polymer separator is melted due to high temperature,an internal short-circuit may occur in the individual cells andthe battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into

Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet byother means!

If the battery becomes wet, wipe it off with a dry towel beforeuse. If the batterys protection circuit is damaged, the batterymay charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormalchemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or


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Do not charge the battery near fires or under directsunlight!

If the batterys protection circuit is damaged, the battery maycharge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormalchemical reaction may occur. The battery may generate heat or

Use only the specified charger and observe chargingrequirements!

temperature over the regulated value, excessive high voltageor current over regulated value, or with a remodelled charger),it may overcharge or an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into

Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with aninstrument, or step on it!

This may break or deform the battery, causing a short-circuit.The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into

Do not jar or throw the battery!

An impact may cause the battery to leak, generate heat protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at anabnormal current (or voltage), and an abnormal chemicalreaction may occur.

Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way!

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into

Do not solder directly onto the battery!

If the insulator is melted or the gas release vent or safetyfunction is damaged, the battery may generate heat or smoke,

Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals)!

When charging a reversed battery, an abnormal chemicalreaction may occur. In some cases, an unexpected large


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Do not charge the battery for longer than the specifiedtime!

regulated time has passed, stop it. The battery may generate

Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or highpressure container!

The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into

Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire!

If the battery pack is leaking (or the battery emits a bad odor),

Do not use an abnormal battery!

If the battery pack emits a bad odor, appears to have differentcoloring, is deformed, or seems abnormal for any other reason,remove it from the charger or operating equipment and do not

use it. The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or

Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery!

The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the batterypack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operatingequipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery. Ifthe battery pack is reverse-connected to the charger, it will bereverse-charged and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.The battery may generate heat or smoke, rupture, or burst into

Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery!

If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes,wash your eyes out with fresh water as soon as possible,

without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. Ifleft untreated, it may cause eye-problems.


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UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ......................... 1

PREPARATION ......................................................... 2

GETTING ACQUAINTED ............................................... 4

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS....................................... 8

BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................12

MENU MODE (NX-200/ NX-300 ONLY) .............................15

SCAN....................................................................18

FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION .......20

5-TONE SIGNALING (NX-200/ NX-300 ONLY) .....................23

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ............................................25

BACKGROUND OPERATIONS ........................................30

VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ..............33

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Carefully unpack the transceiver. If any items are missing or

Note: These unpacking instructions are for use by your Kenwooddealer, an authorized Kenwoodservice facility, or the factory.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESBelt clip........................................................................................1

...............................................2

Universal connector cap..............................................................1

.............................................1

.............................................................. 1

Instruction manual............................................................................. 2


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PREPARATION

INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY PACK

Note:

For battery pack charging procedures and useage, refer to thebattery charger Instruction Manual.

Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the

While operating the transceiver using a Li-ion battery pack in operating time may be shortened.

INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) ANTENNA

connector on the top of thetransceiver by holding theantenna at its base and turning

1

2

3

Optionalantenna

1 Match the guides of the

on the upper rear of the the battery pack in place.

2 Lock the safety catch toprevent accidentally releasingthe battery pack.

3 To remove the battery pack,lift the safety catch, press therelease latch, then pull the transceiver.


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glues, may crack the transceivers back panel.

INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

Attach the belt clip using the

Note: If the belt clip is not

installed, its mounting locationmay get hot during continuous a hot environment.

Insert the cap into place over theuniversal connector and secureit in place using the attached

INSTALLING THE (OPTIONAL) SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE ORHEADSET

1 Insert the guide of the headset connector into placeover the universal connector.

2 Secure the connector in place

Note: When not using an optional install the cap over the universalconnector.

3 x 8 mm screw

Belt clip

Universalconnector cap

MIC

1

2ABC

5JKL

0

8TUV

4

7

GHI

PQRS

3DEF

6MNO

MIC

#

9WXYZ

Optional

speaker/ microphone


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GETTING ACQUAINTED

NX-200S/ NX-300S

Selector knob

Power switch/Volume control volume.

Auxiliary key

Transmit/ Receive/Battery low indicator

PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to call a station.

Side 1 key default is Squelch Off Momentary.


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Selector knob

Power switch/Volume control

volume. Auxiliary key

Transmit/ Receive/Battery low indicator

1

2ABC

5JKL

0

8TUV

4

7

GHI

PQRS

3DEF

6MNO

MIC

#

9 WXYZ

Side 2 key

Universal connector

NX-200/ NX-300


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PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch to call a station.

Side 1 key

The default is Squelch Off Momentary.

Side 2 key The default is Backlight.

Keypad (keypad models only)Press these keys to send DTMF tones. These keys can

a programmable function key is programmed as Function.

key The default is Menu.

key

The default is Zone Up. key

key

key

key

Universal connector


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DISPLAY

Indicator Description

Monitor or Squelch Off is activated.

Signaling.

added to scan.

message has arrived.

The current channel is a Priority channel.

Talk Around is activated.

Site Lock is activated.

activated.

Lone Worker is activated.

VOX is activated.

Displays the time.

Displays the key functions for , , and .


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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

have been programmed on your transceiver.

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS FOR NX-200S/ NX-300S

Auto Telephone 2

AUX

Battery Indicator

Broadcast

Call 1 ~ 6

CW Message 5

6

Forced Search

Function

Key Lock

Lone Worker

Monitor 7

Monitor Momentary 7

Scan

Site Lock

Site Select

Site Up

Speaker Attenuation 9

Squelch Off 1

Squelch Off Momentary 1

Talk Around7

Telephone Disconnect 2

Vibrator

VOX

Zone Select

Zone Up


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1 Available only for Analog Conventional operation.2 Available only for Analog Trunking operation. Available only for NXDN Trunking operation. Can be programmed only on the Selector knob.5

Available only for NXDN Conventional operation.6

7 Available only for Analog Conventional, Analog Trunking, and NXDN

Conventional operation. Available only for Analog Conventional and NXDN Conventional

operation.9 Can be programmed only on the microphone programmable function

keys. 11


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Key Lock

Lone Worker

Maintenance Menu

Monitor 9

Monitor Momentary 9

OST 1

Playback 2

Priority-channel Select

12

Scan

Site Lock

Site Select 5

Site Up

5

Speaker Attenuation11

Squelch Level 1

Squelch Off 1

Squelch Off Momentary 1

Stack

Talk Around 9

Vibrator Voice Memo 2

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS FOR NX-200/ NX-300

Auto Reply Message 2

Autodial

Autodial Programming

AUX Backlight

Broadcast

Call 1 ~ 6

5

Clock

CW Message 6

Digit 1 12

12

Digit 1 Up 12

Up 12

Display Format

7

Forced Search

Function

6


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1 Available only for Analog Conventional operation.2 Available only for Analog Conventional and Analog Trunking

operation. Available only for NXDN Trunking operation.5 Can be programmed only on the Selector knob.6 Available only for NXDN Conventional operation.7

Available only for NXDN Conventional and NXDN Trunking operation.9 Available only for Analog Conventional, Analog Trunking, and NXDN

Conventional operation.Available only for Analog Conventional and NXDN Conventional

operation.

11Can be programmed only on the microphone programmable functionkeys.

12Available only for 5-tone calls.

VOX

Zone Select 5

Zone Up


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BASIC OPERATIONS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

Turn the Power Volume

transceiver ON.Turn the Power Volume

Transceiver Password (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)

1 Select a character using .

2 Press to enter the selected character.

3

Press or #to delete a character. Press and hold or#to delete all characters.

4 Press or

and the transceiver remains locked.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUMERotate the Power Volume decreases it.


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SELECTING A ZONE AND CHANNEL/GROUP ID

Select the desired zone using the key programmed as ZoneSelector Zone Up/Down channels.

for transmitting and receiving.

ID names and number by pressing the key programmed as Display

Note: If the default settings for

and the Selector knob have been changed, use the appropriate

TRANSMITTING

1

2 Press the key programmed as Monitoror Squelch Offto

3 Press the PTT Release the PTT

Making Group Calls (Digital) (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)

Group or Group +Status, you can select a group ID from the list to make acall to those parties on a Conventional channel.

To select a group ID:

1 Press the key programmed as Groupor Group + Status.2 Press

3 Press and hold the PTT

transmission.


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Making Individual Calls (Digital) (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)

Individual orIndividual + Status persons.

1 Press the key programmed as Individual orIndividual + Status.

2 Press to select a unit ID from the list. On keypad models, you can enter a unit ID directly.


transmission.

RECEIVING

Select the desired zone and channel. If signaling has been if the received signal matches your transceiver settings.

Note: on page 27 for details.

Receiving Group Calls (Digital)

When you receive a group call on a Conventional channeland the received group ID matches the ID set up on yourtransceiver, you can hear the callers voice.

When you receive a group call on a Trunking channel, the channel to receive the call.

Receiving Individual Calls (Digital)

the PTT during a normal transmission.


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MENU MODE (NX-200/ NX-300 ONLY)

through the Menu instead of physical controls. Once you versatility it offers.

MENU ACCESS1 Press the key programmed as Menu.

2 Press to select a category item.

On keypad models, you can enter a category number directly.

3 Press or 4 Press to select a function item.

On keypad models, you can enter a function number directly.

5 Press or to set up the selected function item. Press or #to return to the category list.

6 Press to select your desired setting.

7 Press or Press or #at any time to return to the previous display.

Press

MENU CONFIGURATION

functions listed in the Menu. Those functions can be accesseddirectly by pressing the key. All other functions can still be the available Menu items.

Display Description

AUTO DIAL Autodial Mode

Autodial Programming Mode

AUX

BROADCAST


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Display DescriptionCLOCK

CLOCK ADJUST

DISP FORMAT

Forced Search

INDIVIDUAL Individual mode

Maintenance Display mode

MONITOR

OST

OST LIST OST mode

PLAYBACK Playback mode

Priority Channel Select mode

SCAN

Selcall mode

Display Site Number

Site Select Mode

Squelch Level mode


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Display DescriptionSTACK Stack mode

STATUS Status mode

Short Mesage mode

TALK AROUND

PASSWORD

VIBRATOR

Voice Memo mode

VOX Level mode

VOX

CHARACTER ENTRYThere are 2 methods available for entering characters:

keys

Press

You can also assign a character to an optional key and laterpress that key to recall the assigned character: A ~ Z, a ~ z,

DTMF Key Character Cycle1 1

2 A B C 2

5 J K L 5

6 M N O 6

7 P Q R S 7

9 W X Y Z 9


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SCAN

Scan monitors for signals on the transceiver channels. Whilescanning, the transceiver checks for a signal on each channeland only stops if a signal is present.

To begin scanning, press the key programmed as Scan.

The

When a signal is detected on a channel, Scan pauses at that

To stop scanning, press the Scan key again.Note: To use Scan, there must be at least 2 channels in the scansequence.

TEMPORARY CHANNEL LOCKOUT

from the scanning sequence by selecting them and pressingthe key programmed as Scan Delete/Add.

ended and restarted, the channels are reset and deleted channels

PRIORITY SCANNote: To use Priority Scan, a Priority channel must be programmed.

received on that channel, even if a call is being received on anormal channel.

When using dual Priority channels, Priority channel 1 is givenprecedence over Priority channel 2. So, if a call is received on


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SCAN REVERT press the PTT

Selected: The last channel selected before scan.

Selected + Talkback: Same as Selected, plus you can

Priority 1/ Priority 2:

Priority 1 + Talkback/ Priority2 + Talkback: Same as

Last Called + Selected: receive a call.

SCAN DELETE/ADD

and from your scan list.

1

2 Press the key programmed as Zone Delete/Add or Scan Delete/Add

You can also press and hold the key programmed as Scan

Delete/Add

PRIORITY-CHANNEL SELECT (NX-200/ NX-300 ONLY)

If the Priority channel has been set as Operator Selectable byyour dealer, you can reprogram the Priority channels.

1

2 Press the key programmed as Priority-channel Select.

3 Press

4 Press


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FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION

KenwoodCorporation.

Note: This function is available only in analog operation.

Ask your dealer for further information regarding theNX-200S/ NX-300S.

SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)

A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations.

Transmitting (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)

1 Select your desired zone and channel.

2 Press the key programmed as Selcall or Selcall +Statusto enter Selcall mode.

3 Press

On keypad models, if Manual Dialing is enabled, you can

directly enter the station ID.4 Press the PTT

Receiving

respond to the call by pressing the PTT speaking into the microphone.

Identification Codes


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Select ALL Fleet and ALL ID to make a call to all units

STATUS MESSAGE

be decided in your talk group. Messages can contain up to 16

memory of your transceiver.

Transmitting


2 Press the key programmed as Statusto enter Status Selcall + Status to enter

3 Press

If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a station ID

by using the DTMF keypad, or by using . Whenusing , cycle through the digits to select a digit,then press to set the digit and move the cursor to theright. Repeat this process until the entire ID is entered.

4 Press to enter Status mode.

5 Press

If Manual Dialing is enabled, you can enter a status ID by

using the DTMF keypad, or by using

6 Press the PTT Side 2key to initiate the call.

has been successfully transmitted.


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Receiving

is received. Press any key to return to normal operation.

Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)

1 Press the key programmed as Stack, or press and holdthe key programmed as Selcall,Status, or Selcall +Statusto enter Stack mode. The last received message is displayed.

2 Press to select the desired message.

I: Caller ID, S: Status Message, M: Short Message Press and hold for 1 second or press to cycle the

3 Press to return to normal operation.

To delete the selected message, press or # the deletion, press or .

To delete all messages, press and hold or #for or .

SHORT/LONG MESSAGES

Received short messages are displayed the same as Status

To send short messages, and to send and receive longmessages, you must connect the transceiver to a PC. Askyour dealer for details.

GPS REPORT

pressing the key programmed as Send the GPS data, or by data may be automatically transmitted at a preset time interval.


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5-TONE SIGNALING (NX-200/ NX-300 ONLY)

5-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This the 5 tones programmed in your transceiver. Transceivers that

SELCALL (SELECTIVE CALLING)

A Selcall is a voice call to a station or group of stations.

Transmitting


2 Press the key programmed as Selcall, Selcall + Statusor Selcall + SDMto enter Selcall mode.

3 Press

On keypad models, you can directly enter the station ID.

4 Press the key programmed as Call 1to Call 6andbegin your conversation.

Note: Additionally, you can also use the keys programmed as Digit1x Down, Digit 1x Up, Digit 10x Down,and Digit 10x Upkeys to Digit 1x Up/Downthe Selcall number by 1 each time the key is pressed. Digit 10xUp/Down

the key is pressed.

ReceivingWhen you receive a call containing the correct tones, the and the calling stations ID appear on the display. Press anykey to return to normal operation.


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STATUS MESSAGE

decided in your talk group. Messages can contain up to 16alphanumeric characters.

stack memory of your transceiver.

Transmitting


2 Press the key programmed as Statusto enter Status Selcall + Status to enter

3 Press

You can enter a station ID by using the DTMF keypad, or

by using .

4 Press to enter Status mode.

5 Press

You can enter a status ID by using the DTMF keypad, or byusing

6 Press the key programmed as Call 1to Call 6to initiatethe call.

Receiving

is received. Press any key to return to normal operation.

Reviewing Messages in the Stack Memory

1 Press the key programmed as Stackto enter Stack mode. The last received message is displayed.

2 Press to select the desired message.

Press and hold for 1 second or press to cycle the


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3 Press to return to normal operation.

To delete the selected message, press or # the deletion, press or .

To delete all messages, press and hold or #for

or .

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

DTMF (DUAL TONE MULTI FREQUENCY) CALLS

Making a DTMF Call (NX-200/ MX-300 Only)Manual Dialing (Keypad Models Only)


2

If you release the PTT if the complete number has not been sent.

If the Keypad Auto PTT function has been enabled by your

dealer, you do not need to press the PTT you can make the call simply pressing the DTMF keys.

Store & Send

1 Press the key programmed as Autodial.

2

Alternatively, you can enter digits by using .3 Press the PTT

Autodial (NX-200/ MX-300 Only)

been programmed onto your transceiver.

1 Press the key programmed as Autodial, or access the


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2 Press to select your desired Autodial list

The stored entry appears on the display.

3 Press the PTT

Stun Code

When the transceiver receives a call containing a stuncode, the transceiver becomes disabled. The stun code is

code.

EMERGENCY CALLS

function, you can make emergency calls.

1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.

Ask your dealer for the length of time necessary to hold this

2 Emergency key again.

Note:

Your dealer can set the transceiver to emit tones and received

operation.


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SCRAMBLER

Press the key programmed as Scrambler Encryption, or

Pressing the PTT turned ON encrypts the transmitted signal.

SIGNALING

Quiet Talk (QT)/ Digital Quiet Talk (DQT)

Your dealer may have programmed QT or DQT signaling on

Operator Selectable Tone (OST) (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)

OST, you can

1 Select your desired channel.

2 Press and hold the key programmed as OSTfor1 second.

3 Press to select your desired tone or code.

4 Press

5 OSTkey again to turn the OST function OFF.

Radio Access Number (RAN)

communications.


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If a call containing a different RAN is made on the same are using the same channel.

Optional Signaling

Your dealer may also program several types of optionalsignaling for your transceiver channels.

5-tone Signaling (NX-200/ NX-300 Only): Refer to .

DTMF Signaling : DTMF Signaling opens the squelch only DTMF code.

FleetSync Signaling : Refer to

NXDN ID Signaling: NXDN ID is an optional signalingsystem available only for digital communications.

VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VOX)

VOX can be activated or deactivated by your dealer. VOX

Note:

VOX Gain Level (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)1 Connect the headset to the transceiver.

2 Press the key programmed as VOX.

3 Press level.


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5 Press to save the setting.

VOX Operation

1 Connect the headset to the transceiver.

2 Press and hold the key programmed as VOXfor2 seconds.

3 To transmit, simply speak into the microphone. The transceiver recognizes sound levels depending on

speaking.

4

5 To turn the VOX function OFF, press and hold the VOXkey again, for 2 seconds.

Note: level, louder received signals may cause the transceiver to

transmit.


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BACKGROUND OPERATIONS

Your dealer can activate a variety of transceiver functions to

CLOCK (NX-200/ NX-300 ONLY)

the key programmed as Clock.

Note: Removing or leaving the battery pack uncharged for

To set the clock:

1 Press the key programmed as Clock Adjustment.

The current time setting appears.

2 Press to increase or decrease the year setting.

3 Press to set the year and cycle to the month setting.

4

5 Press

You can press

VIBRATOR

key programmed as Vibrator to turn the Vibrator function ON and OFF.

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)

The Time-out Timer is used to prevent you from using a PTT


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BATTERY SAVER

The Battery Saver can be activated only on Conventional

being performed.

KEY LOCK

Press the key programmed as Key Lockto lock and unlock thetransceiver keys.

Squelch Off Momentary, Function, Key Lock, PTT

LOW BATTERY WARNING (NX-200S/ NX-300S)

Press the key programmed as Battery Indicator

Lights Orange Lights Red Blinks Red

LOW BATTERY WARNING (NX-200/ NX-300)


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SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (NX-200/ NX-300 ONLY)

The signal strength indicator displays the strength of received

Strong Weak

COMPANDER

If programmed by your dealer for a channel, the compander

provide higher clarity of signals.

Note:

BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT (BCL)

On Conventional channels, if BCL is set up by your dealer, you

If BCL Override has been programmed, you can transmit overthe current signal:


2 Quickly release and then press the PTT

3 call.

CONTROL CHANNEL HUNT

On digital Trunking channels, the transceiver automaticallysearches for a control channel.


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PTT ID

time the PTT

Note: PTT ID can be made only in analog operation.

VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT

VOICE RECORDER

create voice memos.

Auto Recording (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)

transmitted and received signals. The recording storage

Voice Memos (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)To record a voice memo for later playback:

1 Press the key programmed as Voice Memo, press andhold the key programmed as Playback, or access the

2 Speak into the microphone to record your memo.

3 Press to end the recording and store it in memory.

Auto Reply Message (NX-200/ NX-300 Only)

You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to

1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Messagetoenter Auto Reply Message mode.


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VOICE GUIDE

Note: Voice announcements vary by dealer setting.


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Documents

NX-200 S 300 S Instruction Manual B62-2252-00 English